The story of Christmas for Joseph is a story of 4 surprises. The first is some devastating news of Mary, his fiance's pregnancy. The second, is a strange angelic visitor with a message from God. The third, is a remarkable message that Mary's child is conceived by God and he will save the world from their sins. The fourth surprise is the most staggering of all - that the birth of Jesus shows that God is Immanuel, God with us - a God who is commited to the world in love. He is not far from us, but among us.

How would you like some biblical perspective on your busy life? Martha of Bethany was a busy person but, although her busyness was out of necessity, it was also out of control and out of order. Pick up some practical tips when you listen in to this week's message on Martha: a picture of busyness.

Following on from Pete Henderson's testimony this morning, Vijay highlights lessons learned from the life of Joseph. In all things (our commendations & betrayals, memorable & unmemorable moments, triumphs & tragedies), God works to bring about good in the lives of his children.

Continuing the 'Foundations' series, Vijay now focuses on the two ordinances of the Church. He looks at Christian Baptism this morning. Baptism is the sign and symbol that a person has come to faith in God through Christ Jesus and is now part of God's New Covenant community, the church.